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F119 DUJ

1989 BMW 535

Bronze Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,303 mi
Last recorded127,303 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF119 DUJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 127,303 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2025 127,303 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 126,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 125,640 miles

Nearside Front front fog inop

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 125,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front front fog inop

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2015 125,025 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2014 122,896 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 118,243 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 117,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 114,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 112,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 110,233 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 107,978 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2007 106,005 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 101,798 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 535?

Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
7,094
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
18,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,346
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,237
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,669
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,608
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,438
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F119 DUJ is a 1989 BMW 535 in Bronze with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 145,225 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,346 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F119 DUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this BMW 535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F119 DUJ registered?

F119 DUJ is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 17 April 1989.

Is F119 DUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F119 DUJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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